Connecting K-12 Educators to the Best Graduate Programs
The K-12 Teachers Alliance is dedicated to meeting the needs of teachers, principals, and the children they serve. We work with thousands of school districts to identify master’s, doctoral, and certification programs needed throughout the country.
KTA’s rigorous evaluation process identifies and selects universities that genuinely dedicate themselves to providing graduate programs to busy, working educators. We evaluate and select universities to serve as KTA-Approved Providers that offer the programs and support you need to advance your career while staying in the classroom.
University Approval Process
The K-12 Teachers Alliance is the premier resource for universities looking to serve K-12 School districts in their state. Through our needs analysis process, we identify groups of teachers looking for specific masters and doctoral degree programs and certifications.
KTA works closely with the dean and program directors to help identify the universities’ programs that have the highest quality, competitive tuition rates, and program capacity to support a group of 20 teachers in a cohort.
To become an Alliance Approved University, KTA will evaluate potential providers using the following criteria:
Program Quality:
Including but not limited to Accreditation (both state and federal), education specific accreditation (CAEP), Graduation Rates, Certification/Licensure test scores, Program market share and rankings.
Programs Offered:
KTA needs a detailed understanding of programs offered, including curriculum, certifications, program capacity, admission requirements, GPA requirements, and formats offered.
Competitive Pricing:
As part of KTA’s needs analysis process, we have identified the tuition rates teachers are comfortable paying for a master’s degree. Our popular cohort model, with at least 20 teachers looking for the same program, gives University providers the opportunity for tuition discounts due to the overall financial viability of the group.
Program Formats:
The programs must cater to working teachers, including online formats, desirable completion times, and preferably a lock step model.
Willingness to Meet the Needs of Teachers in the State:
We look for providers dedicated to meeting the specific needs of K-12 schools and teachers in their state.
KTA’s Needs Analysis Advantage
KTA’s proprietary needs analysis process (SOP) ensures that programs are directly meeting the opportunities that exist in the districts. Alliance approved universities are positioned to provide the programs direct to a group of highly motivated teachers, looking for the most competitive programs available.
The low attrition rate of cohort students, and the convenient lock-step model, makes this a “win-win” for both the teachers and the program provider.
Top-Down Needs Analysis:
Our needs analysis process works from the top down, beginning with direct dialogue with the Superintendents, Curriculum Directors and HR Directors in each district. By engaging with district leadership, we gain a full understanding of the needs of educators in that geographic region.
Teacher-Focused Intelligence:
Engaging teachers directly in the districts, during staff days teacher events, and area virtual meetings for the K12 community, helps KTA identify gaps in current educational offerings, clarifying the demand for the most relevant programs.
Focused Program Availability:
Once the needs are identified at both the direct and individual teacher level, an Alliance approved will be notified of the opportunity. We will work collaboratively to identify the delivery format and best tuition rate possible to service the group of teachers.
Alliance Cohort Admissions Process and Enrollment
KTA will provide comprehensive service and support to students enrolling in the programs, from their initial inquiry through to the program’s start. We ensure all students successfully complete the university application process, adhering strictly to all university admissions policies and procedures, just as any other applicant would.
It is important to note that KTA does not provide curriculum, make admissions decisions, or offer financial aid. These services are provided directly by the university, as with all other applicants. KTA’s role is solely supporting students, guiding them through the complete application process.
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